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This week's Liberal-National coalition meltdown wasn't just political theater—it was a window into the fracturing foundations of Australian conservatism. While politicians had their public breakup over policy shopping lists, real Australians dealt with floods and droughts.

But beneath the drama lies explosive leadership speculation, with Michael McCormack dropping the exact phrase Scott Morrison used before rolling Malcolm Turnbull. We decode the ultimatums, reveal why Malcolm Turnbull called it "holding a gun to the Liberal Party's head," and explain how the Greens quietly emerged as the week's biggest winners. From backroom deals to cryptic leadership hints, this is the inside story of how a 75-year partnership fractured and healed—and why the reunion might be more fragile than anyone wants to admit.


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